XpatLoop Interview: David Buckley, Hungarian Pentecostal Church
- 30 Apr 2015 12:00 PM

Currently, the Buckley's are working with the Hungarian Pentecostal Church. They have started an English speaking church in the MOM Kulturális Központ which meets on Sunday mornings at 10:30. Youth and Kids programs are available. Everyone is invited.
See www.RiversideChurch.hu for more information.
1. When did you arrive in Hungary and what brought you here?
Arrived in August 2013 but we have lived in Hungary before for 8 years. We are working with the national Hungarian Church by starting an international church at MOM Kulturális Központ at Csörsz utca 18, Budapest 1124.
2. Have you ever been an expatriate elsewhere?
No, just Hungary.
3. What surprised you most about Hungary?
How friendly Hungarians are and how beautiful the country is.
4. Friends are in Budapest for a weekend - what must they absolutely see and do?
The Chain Bridge, Castle Hill and Heros Square. All at night.
5. What is your favourite Hungarian food?
Stuffed Cabbage Rolls - Kolozsvári Töltött Káposzta
6. What is never missing from your refrigerator?
Trappista Cheese
7. What is your favourite Hungarian word?
Szabadság: Freedom
8. What do you miss the most from home?
Family and friends.
9. What career other than yours would you love to pursue?
Chef/Cooking
10. What's a job you would definitely never want?
Road Worker
11. Where did you spend your last vacation?
We spent 10 in Orlando, Florida. Lots of sunshine and friendly people. Very nice!
12. Where do you hope to spend your next holiday?
We are hoping to take a day vacation to Debrecen and to Pécs.
13. Apart of temptation what can't you resist?
Strong Coffee & cake; preferring them together.
14. What was your favourite band, film, or hobby as a teen?
Band: The Cars; Film: Star Wars (any of them).
15. Red wine or white?
Neither
16. Book or movie?
Movie
17. Morning person or night person?
More morning person
18. Which social issue do you feel most strongly about?
Children issues: right to education, better life...
19. Buda side or Pest side?
Buda side
20. What would you say is your personal motto?
The best is yet to come!








